verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To compose (one's self); to compose, organize, design, or arrange; to reverse the effect of discombobulation. humorous

   "After losing his train of thought, the teacher took a deep breath and attempted to combobulate himself."

Synonyms

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recombobulaterecombobulate

Antonyms

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discombobulate

Example

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"After losing his train of thought, the teacher took a deep breath and attempted to combobulate himself."

Etymology

Back-formation from discombobulate.

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